Ezequiel Barco, of Argentina, center, holds his Atlanta United MLS jersey during a photo op with Carlos Bocanegra, vice president and technical director, right, and head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino during a news conference introducing him to the soccer team in Marietta, Ga., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Atlanta United has high expectations for a new, young star in its second season after paying an MLS-record transfer fee of $15 million for 18-year-old Barco. Barco joins Atlanta's wave of young stars from South America that also includes Miguel Almiron, Hector Villalba and Josef Martinez. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta United's Bocanegra says Barco can be great - in time

Ezequiel Barco, of Argentina, right, shakes hands with Carlos Bocanegra, Atlanta United vice president and technical director, following a news conference introducing Barco to the MLS soccer team in Marietta, Ga., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Atlanta United has high expectations for a new, young star in its second season after paying an MLS-record transfer fee of $15 million for 18-year-old Barco. Barco joins Atlanta's wave of young stars from South America that also includes Miguel Almiron, Hector Villalba and Josef Martinez. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta United's Bocanegra says Barco can be great - in time

Ezequiel Barco, of Argentina, speaks during a news conference introducing him to the Atlanta United MLS soccer team in Marietta, Ga., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Atlanta United has high expectations for a new, young star in its second season after paying an MLS-record transfer fee of $15 million for 18-year-old Barco. Barco joins Atlanta's wave of young stars from South America that also includes Miguel Almiron, Hector Villalba and Josef Martinez. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

The Argentina winger will remain in MLS after a trade that sends him to the nation’s capital

Rakitic: Barca star Messi is 'the best in history'

The Argentina international can turn a game in a second, according to his Barcelona team-mate

Dybala to miss out on Tottenham Champions League clash for Juventus

There had been hope that the striker would face Tottenham, but the Argentina forward will miss out on the last-16 tie

Lautaro Martinez scored five goals for Argentina in the 2017 South American U-20 Championship in Ecuador

Lautaro Martinez scored five goals for Argentina in the 2017 South American U-20 Championship in Ecuador

Lautaro Martinez scored five goals for Argentina in the 2017 South American U-20 Championship in Ecuador

Lautaro Martinez scored five goals for Argentina in the 2017 South American U-20 Championship in Ecuador (AFP Photo/Rodrigo Buendia)

Di Maria admits he came close to joining extraterrestrial Messi at Barcelona

The Argentina international forward, who has previously spent time with Real Madrid, was heavily linked with a return to Spain in the summer of 2017

Luigi Di Biagio takes over as Italy coach on caretaker basis

FILE - In this, Thursday, June 18, 2015 file photo, Italy's coach Luigi Di Biagio sings the national anthem prior to t the Euro U21 soccer championship group match in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Di Biagio will take over Italy's senior national team on a caretaker basis for friendlies against Argentina and England in March. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

Luigi Di Biagio takes over as Italy coach on caretaker basis

FILE - In this Monday, June 22, 2015 file photo, Italy's coach Luigi Di Biagio lifts a ball during a training session at the Euro U21 soccer championship in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Italy will face England in their group B match on Wednesday. Di Biagio will take over Italy's senior national team on a caretaker basis for friendlies against Argentina and England in March. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

Italy appoint Di Biagio as interim coach

The former Roma and Inter star will take charge of the national team for friendlies against Argentina and England in March

Colombians midfielders Edwin Cardona (R) and Wilmar Barrios, who play for one of Argentina's storied teams, Boca Juniors, are accused of assaulting and threatening two women

Colombians midfielders Edwin Cardona (R) and Wilmar Barrios, who play for one of Argentina's storied teams, Boca Juniors, are accused of assaulting and threatening two women (AFP Photo/ALEJANDRO PAGNI)

Colombians midfielders Edwin Cardona (R) and Wilmar Barrios, who play for one of Argentina's storied teams, Boca Juniors, are accused of assaulting and threatening two women

Colombians midfielders Edwin Cardona (R) and Wilmar Barrios, who play for one of Argentina's storied teams, Boca Juniors, are accused of assaulting and threatening two women

Inter in crisis and sliding down the table

In this photo taken on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, Inter Milan's Yuto Nagatomo controls the ball during a Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Torino, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy. On a relatively quiet transfer deadline day in Italy, the bigger news was the players leaving the country. Brazilian defender Emerson Palmieri moved to Chelsea from Roma in a deal worth up to 29 million euros while Japan and Inter Milan defender Yuto Nagatomo joined Galatasaray on loan until the end of the season. Roma immediately replaced Emerson with Argentina left back Jonathan Silva, who joined on loan from Sporting Lisbon until the end of the season with the Giallorossi having the option to make the deal permanent. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Real Madrid target Lautaro Martinez admits ongoing talks with Inter

The 20-year-old is one of Argentina's hottest prospects, and the Nerazzurri have now entered the race to seal his signature

Argentina's Augusto Fernandez speaks during a press conference on the opening day of the Copa America Centenario football tournament, in Santa Clara, California June 3, 2016

Argentina's Augusto Fernandez speaks during a press conference on the opening day of the Copa America Centenario football tournament, in Santa Clara, California June 3, 2016

Lionel Messi scored four goals as Argentina reached the World Cup final in 2014

Lionel Messi scored four goals as Argentina reached the World Cup final in 2014

Lionel Messi scored four goals as Argentina reached the World Cup final in 2014

Lionel Messi scored four goals as Argentina reached the World Cup final in 2014 (AFP Photo/LLUIS GENE)

Icardi's head turned by Real Madrid interest, says Argentina boss

Jorge Sampaoli believes the Inter striker is tempted by the prospect of joining the reigning La Liga champions

The Boca Juniors striker has vowed to fight for a seat on the plane to Russia, and his national team coach admits that he is in contention

Argentina's Javier Mascherano last week left Barcelona for Hebei China Fortune in the Chinese Super League (CSL)

Argentina's Javier Mascherano last week left Barcelona for Hebei China Fortune in the Chinese Super League (CSL)

Boca Juniors' forward Carlos Tevez (C) jumps over Colon's defender German Conti during their Argentina First Division Superliga football match at La Bombonera stadium, in Buenos Aires, on January 27, 2018

Boca Juniors' forward Carlos Tevez (C) jumps over Colon's defender German Conti during their Argentina First Division Superliga football match at La Bombonera stadium, in Buenos Aires, on January 27, 2018

Boca Juniors' forward Carlos Tevez (C) jumps over Colon's defender German Conti during their Argentina First Division Superliga football match at La Bombonera stadium, in Buenos Aires, on January 27, 2018

'I feel alive' – Tevez stars on Boca Juniors return

The Argentina international forward grabbed an assist as Colon were defeated 2-0 at La Bombonera